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Leaders in Climate Solutions

The Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) is a leader in climate solutions. BAE faculty are creating innovative solutions to real-world climate problems, like EV tractors, groundwater, circular economy, and renewable energy.

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Climate Solutions

Department News

MSU Professor and Researcher selected as NASA Science Team Members for two Satellite Missions

Published on March 25, 2025
Narendra N. Das, Ph.D., Associate Professor in BAE and CEE, is serving on two NASA satellite missions as a Science Team member.
Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four new projects

Published on March 11, 2025
The partnership among MSU, the Michigan Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will fund four new projects at $1.275 million each.
MSU scientist making food safer worldwide through research, policy

Published on March 5, 2025
Felicia Wu is working to better understand how to mitigate harmful aflatoxins and other food safety challenges globally.
BE Club attends Science Night for 5-8 graders

Published on March 5, 2025
The Biosystems Engineering Club attended the Kiwanis Science Night on February 13, 2025.
MSU faculty drive leadership in global risk analysis at SRA 2024 Annual Meeting

Published on January 21, 2025
CANR was well-represented at the SRA 2024 Annual Meeting in December 2024. MSU’s involvement was highlighted by Dr. Felicia Wu, who served as president, and Dr. Doug Bessette, Dr. Jade Mitchell and Dr. Adam Zwickle, who served on the SRA’s council.
MSU Researcher Receives the 2024 AWRA Honorary Member Award

Published on January 21, 2025
The American Water Resources Association (AWRA) is the primary multidisciplinary association for information exchange, professional development, and education about water resources and related issues.
MSU ag engineer designing innovative technologies to support specialty crop production

Published on December 12, 2024
MSU assistant professor Yuzhen Lu is supporting Michigan’s asparagus and blueberry industries through several research projects.
ADREC continues to be a leader in waste-to-energy solutions

Published on December 4, 2024
ADREC can carry out research and development projects from small bench scale to large demonstrations, utilizing the variety of technology available there
MSU Researchers Nominated to EPA Science Advisory Board

Published on November 27, 2024
BE professor Jade Mitchell was appointed to the EPA's Science Advisory Board and Chemical Assessment Advisory Committee
MSU Researcher Receives Rudolf Hering Medal from ASCE

Published on October 31, 2024
The Rudolf Hering Medal of the ASCE was instituted and endowed in 1924 by the Sanitary Engineering Division (now the Environmental & Water Resources Institute) in honor of Rudolf Hering, past Vice President of the Society.

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Upcoming Events

Apr 15

Thesis Defense: Blake Smerigan

April 15, 2025 2:00PM – 3:00PM Farrall Hall room 208 or Zoom

“An Electrochemical Strategy for Decentralized Treatment and Ammonia Recovery from High-Strength Wastewater”
Apr 18

Thesis Defense: John Grivins

April 18, 2025 3:00PM – 4:00PM Farrall Hall room 208 or Zoom

“Enhancing Carbon Efficiency of Anaerobic Digestion through Formate Methanogenesis”
Apr 25

BE Showcase 2025

April 25, 2025 1:00PM – 4:00PM 116 Farrall Hall or click to join https://msu.zoom.us/j/97714737403

Showcase 2025 in Farrall Hall